This heartwarming musical blends animation and music to highlight the story of a young boy who is befriended by a delightful dragon. The film features charming performances from Mickey Rooney, Helen Reddy, Jim Dale, Shelley Winters, and the great Red Buttons. An ITA Award winner. Academy Award Nominations: Best Original Song ("Candle on the Water"), Best Original Song Score.

DVD Features:

Region 1
Keep Case
Single Side - Single Layer
Collectors Edition
Full Frame - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 2.0 - English
Dolby Digital 2.0 - French
Dolby Digital 2.0 - Spanish
Additional Release Material:
"Disney Family Album"
Animated Short - "The Reluctant Dragon"
Disney TV Promos
Interactive Features:
Scene Access
Interactive Menus
Interactive Games: "Where's Elliot?"
Text/Photo Galleries:
3 Stills Galleries:
1. Production Materials
2. Art Development
3. Advertising and Merchandising

Distributor Notes: Pete's Dragon

A heartwarming musical adventure about the friendship between a young boy and his invisible pet, PETE'S DRAGON casts a magical spell with thrilling plot twists and a delightful blend of live action and enchanting Disney animation! Pete, a young orphan, flees from his cruel guardians to a Maine fishing town with a lovable but mischievous dragon named Elliott -- his one true friend! Fortunately for Pete, they are taken in by a kind lighthouse keeper, Nora, and her Father. But Elliott's flair for flying and disappearing at will continually get Pete into trouble. The adventure heats up when the townsfolk try to capture Elliott for their own gain -- only to discover that a fire-breathing dragon may be the only solution to an unexpected problem!

Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.

Helen Reddy: Australian Singer
Mickey Rooney: American actor, singer, THE BOLD AND THE BRAVE
Jim Dale: Actor/Singer/Dancer
Red Buttons: Oscar-winning actor/comedian, SAYONARA
Shelley Winters: Oscar winning actress, THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (1959)
Sean Marshall: American Actor
Charles Tyner: Actor
Charlie Callas: 
Jane Kean: American TV Actress
Jeff Conaway: American actor, GREASE
Jim Backus: American Film and TV Actor, GILLIGAN'S ISLAND, MR. MAGOO
Robert Foulk: American Actor

Don Chaffey: British Director

"...The most energetic and enjoyable Disney movie in a long while..."